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O.M.L.BRAUN. 7 BACK FOR HOLDING BOTTLES.

Patented June 1,1897.

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OARL'MAGNUS LOUIS BRAUN, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

RACK FOR HOLDING BOTTLES.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 583,727, dated June 1, 1897. Application filed May 26, 1896. erial No. 593,099. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, CARL MAGNUs LoUIs BRAUN, a citizen of the United States, residing at New York, in the county of New York and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Racks for Holding Bottles 5, and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to letters of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

My invention relates to an improvement in racks, stands, or frames for holding bottles; and it consists in a rectangular frame having its outer end divided into squares by means of partitions which extend diagonally and cross each other at right angles,combined with wires or rods which connect the front and rear portions of the frame and which form supports upon which the bottles are placed, as will be more fully described hereinafter.

The objects of my invention are to form a light and ornamental, rack or frame for supporting the bottles, to form the supports for the bottles of two parallel horizontal rods or wires which prevent the bottles from coming in contact with the partitions, and to separate the front and rear portions of the frame and to only connect them by means of the rods or wires which support the bottles and thus allow a free circulation of air around the bottles at all times.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a front elevation of a rack or frame which embodies my invention. Fig. 2 is rear View of the same. Fig. 3 is an enlarged detail view showing the manner of supporting the bottles and of connecting the two portions of the frame by means of the rods or wires. Fig. 4 is also an enlarged detail View showing the manner of attaching the front ends of the rods or wires to the partitions.

A represents the front portion of the frame, which is rectangular in shape and made of either wood or metal, as may be preferred. Ifmade of metal, ornamental feet B are extended down from the sides of the frame to support it, and upon its top are secured any suitable ornaments O D. This front portion A of the frame is quite narrow and is divided by the partitions E, which extend diagonally and cross each other at right angles, forming spaces or divisions to receive the bottles, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1.

The rear portion F of the frame is likewise provided with feet B and has a series of slats G extending horizontally across it, and which slats are separated by' narrow spaces H, through which the rear ends of the rods or wires I are passed. These rods or wires are used in pairs and not only serve to connect the two portions of the frame, but form supports upon which the bottles are placed.

The front ends of the wires or rods I are provided with heads J, which are turned at about right angles, as shown in Fig. 4, where they are passed through {the partitions E. The rear ends of the rods or wires are passed through the openings H between the slats, where they are securely held by means of the nuts L. The length of the wires or rods is determined by the lengths of the bottles M, which are supported entirely upon the rods or wires without coming in contact with the partitions. Bending the front ends of the rods or wires cause them to project above the sides of the partitions, and thus the bottles are held in a raised position from one end to the other, allowing a free circulation of air around them at all times and thus always keeping them cool.

Having thus described my invention, I claim- In a rack or frame for bottles, the front portion of the frame provided with partitions which cross each other at right angles, and the rear portion of the frame provided with slats, combined with the rods or wires which connect the two portions of the frame and form supports for the bottles, the front ends of the rods being headed and turned at right angles where they pass through the partitions, and the rear portions passed between the slats, and provided with suitable fastening devices, substantially as set forth.

In testimony that I claim the invention set forth above I have hereunto set my hand this 17th day of April, 1896.

CARL MAGNUS LOUIS BRAUN.

Witnesses:

OSCAR A. MICHEL, KATE DoHEN MICHEL. 

